# Ginestra anti-mafia investigation in Calabria > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ginestra-anti-mafia-investigation-in-calabria > Updated: 2026-11-08T21:27:31.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 4. The Ginestra anti-mafia investigation, led by the Catanzaro District Anti-Mafia Directorate, continues following an operation on October 28 that resulted in 41 precautionary measures. The probe focuses on alleged links between political figures and organized crime in the Cosentino area. Suspects, including high-ranking mafia figure Damiano Pepe, have exercised their right to remain silent during interrogations. The investigation involves the suspended mayor of Corigliano-Rossano, Flavio Stasi, who was accused of being involved in an agreement to secure electoral support during the June 2024 administrative elections by promising job opportunities in exchange for votes. Stasi, who is suspected of having links to Annibale Matalone and Vincenzo Curia, recently had his house arrest revoked by a judge in Catanzaro on November 5. Following the revocation, Stasi addressed a crowd in Piazza Bernardino Le Fosse, describing his period of confinement as the “longest and darkest days” of his life. While expressing gratitude for community support, he defended the region against claims that certain statements regarding the investigation attempted to defame Calabria. Despite the revocation of his house arrest, the judicial proceedings and investigation remain ongoing. Other figures remain involved in the probe, including former city councilor Piero Lucisano, who is accused of political-mafia vote swapping related to the June 2024 local elections and Antonio Mingrone. While Stasi chose to answer questions during his guarantee interrogation, other high-profile suspects, such as Salvatore Galluzzi, opted to remain silent. ## Claims - Flavio Stasi is accused of political-mafia electoral exchange. (reported by 6 sources) - Stasi's defense provided administrative documents to support his version of events. (reported by 5 sources) - Flavio Stasi appeared before judge Fabiana Giacchetti for a guarantee interrogation. (reported by 3 sources) - Salvatore Galluzzi chose to remain silent during his hearing. (reported by 1 source) - Stasi is currently under house arrest with an electronic bracelet. (reported by 1 source) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-08: Corigliano Rossano Mayor Flavio Stasi addresses crowds after house arrest revocation Corigliano Rossano Mayor Flavio Stasi addressed thousands of supporters following the revocation of his house arrest related to the Operation Ginestra investigation. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/corigliano-rossano-mayor-flavio-stasi-addresses-crowds-after-house-arrest-revocation ### 2026-11-02: Flavio Stasi defends against political-mafia exchange allegations Corigliano Rossano Mayor Flavio Stasi has contested allegations of political-mafia electoral exchange before a judge, providing administrative documents to refute claims of promised jobs for criminal support. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/corigliano-rossano-officials-questioned-in-ginestra-anti-mafia-investigation ### 2026-10-31: Flavio Stasi faces judicial interrogation regarding political-mafia vote exchange allegations Suspended Corigliano-Rossano mayor Flavio Stasi appeared before a judge to address allegations of political-mafia vote exchange related to the 2024 elections. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flavio-stasi-faces-judicial-interrogation-regarding-political-mafia-vote-exchange-allegations ### 2026-10-30: Corigliano-Rossano mafia investigation: suspects exercise right to silence Suspects in the Ginestra anti-mafia investigation, including alleged boss Damiano Pepe and Mayor Flavio Stasi, have remained silent during judicial interrogations in Calabria, Italy. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ginestra-investigation-corigliano-rossano-mayor-placed-under-house-arrest --- Cite as: Ginestra anti-mafia investigation in Calabria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ginestra-anti-mafia-investigation-in-calabria